The Watermill - (Near Surrey, london)

G M Our experience for lunch was very good. The service is impeccable by the Italian waiter. Many of the courses were standouts, such as the tartare and other appetisers, the cod, the stone bass, and the chocolate mousse (best mousse I’ve ever had). The very last surprise course at the end is a touch of genius - I won’t spoil it because I really appreciated the surprise factor. The duck was slightly underwhelming - I think it would benefit from the skin being crunchy. Food quantity was good. The lunch lasted probably 2h which is my personal max but that’s subjective, some people like it longer/shorter. The food kept coming throughout the 2h which is key - we were not left waiting for courses. The choice of wine by the glass is limited but we found a good 1er cru Chablis, which though was very overpriced. The venue is cozy, but not a highlight. The tables are large and sofa seating is comfortable. The kitchen looks very nice with big windows and light coming in, which I’m sure helps the chef and cooks there do a good job. The bill came at 380gbp for 2 tasting menus and 3 glasses of wine.

Stefan Hyun Lee In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Dorking. It seems like quite new (or recently renovated) judging by interior and the menu but everything is done very nicely. Food is outstanding and very friendly staff. Good selection of a la carte menu and some courses as well. Could improve on hot beverage selection but there are plenty of cold drink options. Highly recommended!

Tom Anderson never knew this place existed

Ivy Chen Really enjoyed the food! Sushi was made on the spot behind the counter, tasted excellent and looked spectacular too. I had a chicken katsu; the chicken had a good panko crust like you would expect was very crispy and the fresh vegetables & salad dressing was a nice addition too. A good value for the portion size with plenty of chicken. All the staff were very polite and kind which is also a nice bonus! Definitely worth a try and I will be eating here again!!

Tania Fernandes Very nice service from the team! Everyone was extremely friendly and attentive to detail. The welcome we received was warm and professional, which made a great first impression. The food was also very good and fresh, which made the experience even better. I was really impressed by how the staff looked after us throughout the visit. Thank you so much to the whole team for such a great welcome and excellent service!

lauren staples A really lovely cafe, with quick service and very good quality ingredients at a very reasonable price!